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Syrian Float in Coronation Parade, 1937

Black and white photograph of people dressed in traditional Syrian clothing with a Coronation Day parade float. Three women and a man are seated on the float, while four men stand in front of the float. Three men in suits and a boy stand to the left of the float, with one leaning against it.

Title: Syrian parade float, 1937

Source: Jo-Ann Leeson (Koury)

Museum of Northern History Collection

Like many nationalities that made up the Kirkland Lake community, a group of Syrian Canadians built a float to enter in the Coronation Day Parade.